gave BCCI has officially announced India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, with several notable changes attracting attention. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain in place of Suryakumar Yadav, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi has earned his first senior India call-up. Tilak Verma has been made the vice-captain.However, the biggest takeaway from the squad announcement was the absence of two of India’s most experienced white-ball stars. Jaspreet Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.
Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing?
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the T20I tour of Ireland and England as part of India’s workload management plans ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Although he is not part of the T20I squad, the premier fast bowler has been included in India’s squad for the Asian Games, indicating that the management is managing his schedule carefully rather than sidelining him completely.
Why is Hardik Pandya missing?
Unlike Bumrah, Hardik Pandya was not considered for selection as he is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Center of Excellence. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that the main focus of the management is to get Hardik fully fit and available for the ODI format, especially with the long-term goal of preparing for the 50-over World Cup.“He is part of the ODIs. Like Jasprit Bumrah, the main objective is to see if he can start playing well and stay healthy for the 50-over World Cup,” Agarkar said at a press conference.
New-look India T20I squad
India’s squad for the T20I against Ireland and England has a mix of established players and exciting young talent:Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivum Dubey, Tilak Verma (vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakraborty, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Arsdeep Singh, Prince Yehudeep Singh, Prince Yehudeep.
Bumrah is included in the Asian Games squad.
Bumrah, meanwhile, remains part of India’s plans for the Asian Games, where Shreyas Iyer will also lead the team.India’s Asian Games Squad: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shiv Dubey, Tilak Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakraborty, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arsdeep Singh, Vibhu Suryavanshi, Jaspreet Bumrah.
